Janitorial Biobased Cleaning Products

Why Biobased? Health Concerns Health Concerns  Poor air quality is leading to asthma, coughing, kidney failure Environmental Concerns Environmental Concerns  Pollution, Global Warming, Consumer Safety Building Life Cycle Costs Building Life Cycle Costs  Buildings cost more to operate/maintain than to build! Energy Costs are driving Biobased/ Green Programs Energy Costs are driving Biobased/ Green Programs Biobased/ Green Is Not Going Away Biobased/ Green Is Not Going Away The Future of Cleaning is Biobased/ Green The Future of Cleaning is Biobased/ Green

Why Biobased? Cleaning buildings requires: 5 billion pounds of chemicals 4.5 billion pounds of paper 36 billion plastic trash liners 20 million vacuum cleaners Cleaning buildings requires: 5 billion pounds of chemicals 4.5 billion pounds of paper 36 billion plastic trash liners 20 million vacuum cleaners Buildings consume: 36% of total energy 65% of total electricity 30% of raw materials 12% of potable water Buildings consume: 36% of total energy 65% of total electricity 30% of raw materials 12% of potable water *Source: U.S. Green Building Council

Three Part Sustainability Program  Biobased Products that Work  Sustainability at the Point of Manufacturing  Sustainability at the Workplace and Home Janitorial Biobased Cleaning Products

Nationwide Field Test for product effectiveness and efficiency!  Philadelphia – Biobased Drain Maintainers  Baltimore – Dilution Systems for to reduce waste  Kentucky – Consolidate Products to reduce waste Janitorial Biobased Products that Work

Janitorial Biobased Products that Work - Definitions Third Party Certification

Janitorial Biobased Products that Work - Definitions

Sustainability at the Point of Manufacturing  Zep Inc.-Atlanta has maintained a long-standing program of recycling off-spec product within the strict criteria for product quality to minimize waste generation. Off-spec products not amenable for recycling are evaluated for sale as raw material chemicals in the secondary chemical market to likewise achieve waste minimization.  Zep Inc. has had a long standing program to minimize wastewater generation, in particular re-using most equipment wash-out water.

Sustainability at the Point of Manufacturing  All wastewater discharged to Zep Inc.’s on-site permitted wastewater treatment plant is fully treated and discharged to the City of Atlanta in accordance with city requirements.  Zep Inc.-Seaboard is an ISO14001 & ISO certified manufacturing facility.  Reduced plastic packaging content by 20%  Implemented program to maximize transportation routes to minimize fuel consumption

Sustainability at the Point of Manufacturing Georgia Water and Pollution Control Association Award for Outstanding Operation of an Industrial Pollution Control Facility in the Category of Indirect Wastewater Discharge Physical-Chemical Treatment Georgia Water and Pollution Control Association Award for Outstanding Operation of an Industrial Pollution Control Facility in the Category of Waste Minimization Georgia Water and Pollution Control Association Award for Outstanding Operation of an Industrial Pollution Control Facility in the Category of Indirect Wastewater Discharge Biological Pretreatment Preferred Vendor Award Twice awarded Preferred Vendor Award from Wainwright Industries By Exhibiting Excellence in the Areas of Quality, Manufacturing, Delivery and Technology The Black Pearl Award For Corporate Excellence in Food Safety and Quality

Sustainability at the Point of Manufacturing  Active Member of the U.S. Green Building Council  Inaugural Member of The Consumer Specialty Products Association (CSPA) - This product care program, uses a third party to audit product stewardship accreditation.

Sustainability at the Workplace and at Home Communicate National Archive/ LB&B’s sustainability initiative to all employees and visitors through informational materials. Utilize special opportunities throughout the year to communicate National Archive/ LB&B’s sustainability initiative.  Earth Day  Vendor Day  Recycle Day  Arbor Day

Sustainability at the Workplace and at Home Table Tent Cards Foyers Bathrooms Reception Areas Cafeterias Contains a simple tag line

Bathroom Cling Roll Paper Towels Cling Window Cling by new Green Floor Mats

Sustainability at the Workplace and at Home Door Hanger Informs the tenants that something has just been cleaned with green products in that room Examples: Carpet Spots, Coffee Stains, Furniture Polished etc. Communication when chemical is used is part of being “green”

Sustainability at the Workplace and at Home Certificate Contains more detailed information Informative and educational Use in frames in elevators, offices, etc.,

Sustainability at the Workplace and at Home Tri Fold Brochure Will promote sustainability at work and at home A periodic brochure that will contain very detailed information about biobased products. Plus contains information on how Zep/ LB&B is environmental responsible at their manufacturing locations and corporate offices Also will have “green tips” for the home. Place in reception areas, cafeterias, foyers – all common areas

Special Occasions – Event Days Seed Cards Provides valuable and detailed environmental/ green information Other “green’ products that further communicates the message

Thank You! Contact information: Craig Hallman, Zep Inc